ONE LIVE Muzik Festival 2025

ONE LIVE Muzik Festival 2025 turns Port Louis into a live‑music hotspot in early December, bringing French reggae headliners Danakil to the intimate Café du Vieux Conseil for two special nights. Official listings confirm dates on Saturday 6 December 2025 (full band live) and Tuesday 9 December 2025 (acoustic set), both at 19:00, with tickets available now and tiered pricing from approximately Rs 2,300–2,500 depending on night and seating. Set in the historic heart of the capital, the festival’s 2025 focus blends global reggae pedigree with a close‑up, club‑style experience that lets fans hear Danakil’s anthems the way they were written—words first, groove second, and community at the center.

Dates, venue, and format

• Dates: Saturday 6 December 2025 (Danakil live concert) and Tuesday 9 December 2025 (Danakil acoustic), both scheduled for 19:00 doors/show time per the festival’s main ticket pages.
• Venue: Café du Vieux Conseil, Port Louis—an atmospheric downtown venue that has become a magnet for heritage‑district shows and culture nights, ideal for a band‑in‑the‑room feel.
• Tickets: As from Rs 2,500 for 6 December and Rs 2,300 for 9 December according to partner and primary listings; limited capacity favors early booking.

Why Danakil matters here

• French reggae torchbearers: Danakil stand among the most respected French reggae collectives of the past two decades, known for socially engaged lyrics, multi‑vocal harmonies, and horn‑rich arrangements that cut live. Bringing that catalog to a room like Café du Vieux Conseil emphasizes nuance and message.
• Two flavors in one week: The full electric band on 6 December delivers the power and pulse that built the group’s reputation; the 9 December acoustic date strips songs to core melodies and words, a rare chance to hear them up close in Mauritian capital surroundings.

What to expect each night

• 6 December – Live band: High‑energy set with drums, bass, guitars, keys, horns, and layered vocals; expect a career‑spanning setlist with crowd call‑and‑response moments and extended codas designed for a standing room audience.
• 9 December – Acoustic: Re‑arranged songs for guitars, percussion, and voices; more storytelling between tracks, a tighter dynamic curve, and a listening‑room ambiance that suits lyrical attention.

Booking, seating, and entry

• Where to buy: The festival’s dedicated ticket pages carry both nights with a consistent venue, time, and pricing structure; partner offer pages mirror the same dates and prices, pointing back to official sales.
• Capacity and lines: With a compact venue, plan to arrive 30–45 minutes early for scanning and best floor positioning; intimate capacity enhances sound but fills quickly near showtime.
• Age and policies: Standard venue rules apply; check the ticket page for any age advisories and bring ID if requested. Food and beverage policies follow house guidelines.

Make a music weekend of it

• Port Louis base: Stay near the waterfront to pair show nights with street‑level culture—Blue Penny Museum, food courts, and Caudan Arts Centre programming often complement festival windows.
• Pre‑show dinner: Reserve a table along the Caudan or Chinatown corridor; the walk to Café du Vieux Conseil takes minutes and sets up a relaxed arrival.
• Two‑night pass approach: Book both nights to experience Danakil’s dynamic range—full‑band Saturday for communal energy, acoustic Tuesday for songcraft and lyrics.

Travel tips and logistics

• Getting there: Port Louis traffic eases on weekend evenings but can build near holiday season; use rideshare or arrange a driver to skip parking hunts in the heritage core.
• What to bring: Light layer for indoor AC, compact power bank, and ear protection if standing close to front‑of‑house; keep bags small to speed security checks.
• After hours: Post‑show, bars and snack spots around the waterfront stay lively; if returning to coastal hotels, schedule pick‑ups in advance.

Festival context and community

• Focused curation: ONE LIVE Muzik Festival positions single‑artist, multi‑format programming in the capital rather than a sprawling multi‑stage field setup—quality over quantity, with storytelling, sound, and proximity prioritized.
• December synergy: Early December stacks well with other year‑end events; fans can plan a culture‑first week in Port Louis while avoiding peak festive‑season pricing later in the month.

Sample two‑show plan

• Saturday 6 Dec: Waterfront early dinner; doors 18:30–18:45; secure spot near the middle for mix clarity; drift forward for the encore if energy calls.
• Tuesday 9 Dec: Pre‑show tea and light snacks; arrive on the early side for seated sightlines if available; lean into the acoustic narrative and request favorites during approved moments.

Verified essentials at a glance

• Event: ONE LIVE Muzik Festival 2025—Danakil live and acoustic, Port Louis.
• Dates and times: Saturday 6 December 2025, 19:00 (live band); Tuesday 9 December 2025, 19:00 (acoustic).
• Venue: Café du Vieux Conseil, Port Louis.
• Tickets: From Rs 2,500 (Dec 6) and Rs 2,300 (Dec 9); limited capacity—book early.
• Format: Intimate capital‑district shows focusing on lyrical French reggae—from high‑energy full band to stripped acoustic within the same week.

Book one night for the pulse and the other for the poetry—or double up for a complete Danakil experience at the heart of the capital. With dates locked, a storied venue, and a rare two‑format week, ONE LIVE Muzik Festival 2025 is Port Louis at its most musical—secure tickets now and step into December with rhythm and soul.